43 courses with the subject POL, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
POL 120American Politics and Government
A study of the American political system, institutions, processes and problems of national Government, the development of the federal system, the nature of the political process, and political behavior in the U. S.
A comparative study of global political regimes, institutions, economic systems, societies, and cultures. A focus on the internal politics of nation states.
A review of major works in political thought (including Plato, Aristotle, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Marx, Mill, etc.) and a survey of the major empirical approaches used in the discipline.
POL 213Power, Justice, Money: Introduction to Political Philosophy
Philosophical bases of the political and economic theories in society. Provides an introduction to the study of politics by the reading of works in political philosophy and economics. Organized around several key political concepts, such as power, liberty, equality, justice, authority, rights, economics, citizenship, and resistance.
POL 215Statistics for Political and Social Research
This course focuses on methods of political and social research, with an emphasis on quantitative analysis. Topics covered include research design, descriptive statistics, hypothesis testing, correlation and regression. Cross-listed Cross-listed with SOC 215.
Analysis of the structures, functions, and purposes of state and local governments; processes and problems of regional and local politics; comparison of different types of state and local systems and their handling of various political issues. Three credits. (Spring)
An analysis of nation states and other international actors as they interact on the global stage. Topics covered include international security, political economy, human rights, and the environment.
POL 120 . The administrative process in public bureaucracies including its structural and institutional characteristics, behavioral patterns, and policy outputs.
POL 210 and POL 215 . An integrated review of the discipline, including a major research effort. The course will include a survey of the professional journals, reference works, professional associations and their service, post-graduate and employment opportunities.
POL 320Media and Politics
An exploration of the relationship between the news media and politics. Analyzes the impact of the news media on American politics, including the news making process, the coverage of political issues and campaigns, and how the media’s choices and behavior affect the public.
POL 120 or permission of the instructor. A study of the federal court system and judicial process. The emphasis is on Supreme Court decision making in the areas of judicial review, separation of powers, the balancing of national and state powers, and the commerce clause.
POL 324Constitutional Law II Civil Rights and Civil Liberties
POL 120 or permission of the instructor. A study of Supreme Court decision making as pertains to the Bill of Rights and the Fourteenth Amendment. Areas covered include due process, the administration of justice, freedom of expression and religion, and equal protection of racial, sexual, political, and economic groups.
POL 120 or 130 or permission of the instructor. The decision-making structures and processes as they relate to the making and implementation of foreign policy. This will be primarily a case and issue oriented course. Hours: 3
POL 130 or permission of the instructor. Examination of the nature, sources and effectiveness of international law. Review of significant cases in such areas as law of the seas, laws of war, recognition and legal subjects, etc. Also, the course will cover international organizations (purposes, structure and effectiveness) in attempting to bring order to the anarchy of international politics.
POL 333International Conflict and War
A comparative examination of theories of international conflict. A focus on the origins of war and the actions of states to provide for their own security.
An investigation of the definition, theory, sources, development, contours, and importance of public opinion. The course will emphasize the opinion formation process and sources of public opinion, as well as the nature of public opinion on contemporary issues and question the role of mass opinion in guiding public policy.
POL 120 or permission of the instructor. The decision-making structures and processes as they relate to the making and implementation of domestic policy. Includes a survey of decision-making theories and some approaches to policy analysis.
POL 360Middle Eastern Politics
An advanced seminar in Middle Eastern politics. Students will learn about the diverse sociopolitical systems and institutions found within the Middle East. Topics of study will include political institutions, democratic and authoritarian regimes, Islamic fundamentalism, terrorism, Iranian nuclear objectives, oil, the Palestinian Israeli conflict, the political movements of Hezbollah, Hamas, Fatah, the PLO, and the Egyptian Brotherhood. In addition, the course will investigate Middle Eastern conflict negotiation, the Middle East peace process, why negotiation and peace have failed, and what needs to be done so that Middle East peace could be achieved.
An advanced seminar in Latin American politics. Students will learn about the diverse sociopolitical systems and institutions found within Latin America. Topics of study will include Latin American political institutions, democratic and authoritarian governments, revolutions, terrorism, populism, military rule, leftist regimes, rightist regimes, drugs, poverty, and the role eternal influences, specifically the United States has played its development. The country studies included in this course are Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Cuba, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Venezuela.
An advanced seminar in African politics. Students will learn about the diverse sociopolitical systems and institutions found within Africa. Topics of study will include African political institutions, democratic and authoritarian regimes, Islamic fundamentalism, religious conflict, colonization, military rule, leftist regimes, rightist regimes, poverty, genocide, and civil wars. Countries studied will include South Africa, Sudan, South Sudan, Rwanda, Nigeria, Somalia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Detailed examination of selected topics in political analysis including normative and empirical areas of the discipline. Topics will include political violence, utopian societies and futurism, values in applied politics, behavioral models in politics, etc. This course may be taken more than once on different topics. Three credits.
An analysis of patterns of political behavior of the electorate. To include opinion formation, partisan identity, political participation, and voter decision-making
This course focuses on the application of deductive reasoning to explain rational behavior in politics. It draws on “public choice” literature including game theory, Condorcet’s paradox, and Arrow’s theorem. Three credits.
POL 419Ethical Issues and Public Affairs/Lutheran College Washington Semester
Three courses, POL 419 , POL 429 and POL 459 comprise the Lutheran College Washington Semester offered in Washington D. C. This seminar examines ethical questions that arise within, and as a consequence of, the operation of the American political process. It focuses on the institutional characteristics of government and how its operation affects such values as community, individual responsibility, equity, and economic growth. A field work component which involves the visitation of selected governmental and quasigovernmental affairs is included in the course.
POL 120 or permission of the instructor. In-depth treatment of such institutions and processes as: (a) the presidency, (b) the congress and the legislative process, (c) political parties and pressure groups, (d) intergovernmental relations, etc. This course may be taken more than once on different topics.
POL 421North Carolina Student Legislature
This is an experiential learning course in which the student participates in a mock North Carolina General Assembly. The student researches public policy issues and submits legislation at statewide meetings attended by student delegations from across the state. The purpose of the course is to familiarize the student with the formation and adoption of state laws. The student is required to attend weekly on- campus meetings and 3 or 4 statewide meetings per semester. May be Repeated May be repeated for up to four credits.
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POL 120 or permission of the instructor. A study of the development of the two-party system in the United States. The course focuses on party structures and procedures as they impact the expression of political references. Emphasis is given to the process of voting, campaign finance laws, and the Electoral College.
POL 120 or permission of the instructor. A study of the legislative process in the United States, focusing on Congressional procedures and the unique role of Congress in American politics. Emphasis is placed on the use of case studies to reveal the relevance of Congress to the policy making process.
POL 429Special Topics/Lutheran College Washington Semester
This course is a component of the Lutheran College Washington Semester offered in Washington D. C. This seminar examines the development of public policy with special emphasis on the formulation and implementation of policy. The seminar focuses in detail on a particular policy topic or problem. For example, special topics may include civil rights, housing, education, health care, and defense policy. A field work component, which involves the visitation of selected governmental or quasi-governmental affairs, is included in the course. Students may receive credit for a special topics course in another discipline upon approval of the Registrar and the School Chair of that discipline.
Detailed examination of topics such as arms control and conflict management, big power politics and world order, theory and analysis of international politics, etc. This course may be taken more than once on different topics.
Study of the structure and function of the UN, including current problems and crises. We will cover the drafting of resolutions, bloc diplomacy, and rules of procedure. Open to all students. Selection as a delegate to the New York simulation will be competitive.
POL 240 or permission of the instructor. In-depth treatment of regional politics, political ideologies, political development, etc. This course may be taken more than once on different topics. Hours: 3
POL 240 or permission of the instructor. The historical development and growth, the policy processes and current policies, and the institutions and actors in the European Union are covered in this course. Also, covered is the role of the EU as a major player in world politics. Hours: 3
POL 450SELECTED TOPICS IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND POLICY
ANALYSIS. Detailed examination of topics such as models in policy analysis, national security policy, administering social programs, politics of health care, etc. This course may be taken more than once on different topics. Three credits. (Fall) 339
Department invitation. Minimum of ten on-site work hours per week (3 credits) for one semester with an agency or office of local, state or national government, a profit or non-profit institution or political interest group.
POL 459Lutheran College Washington Semester Internship
This course is a component of the Lutheran College Washington Semester offered in Washington D. C. In conjunction with the Lutheran College Washington Semester, the student is required to work a total of 300 hours in a governmental or quasi-governmental organization. The student may work in a federal agency, congressional office, political interest group, government think tank, etc. The student’s grade will be based on an evaluation report submitted by the onsite supervisor and a paper written in conjunction with a faculty member at Lenoir-Rhyne College. Students may receive credit for an internship course in another discipline upon approval of the Registrar and the School Chair of that discipline. Eight credits. ( On demand On demand
POL 210 , POL 215 and POL 310 . Must be an honors candidate with senior standing. Designed to augment the student’s formal course work and provide an opportunity to conduct in-depth investigations into areas of special interest. Specific readings will be determined in consultation with the faculty advisor. Hours: 3
POL 210 , POL 215 , POL 310 and POL 498 ; and invitation of the department. Semester-long research project on the subject of the student’s choice, with approval of the faculty advisor. Results of this research must be submitted in duplicate at least two weeks before graduation for honors nominations by the departmental faculty. Hours: 3
